Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Tuesday, November 24 2020 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

British Columbians could be fined $230 for not wearing a mask in indoor, public spaces

BC Grocery store hires security guard as anti-mask hostility grows

BC dance studios, other indoor group activity spaces must close amid COVID-19 restrictions

Fire at Burnaby hospital a factor in COVID-19 outbreak affecting 55 patients

Public calling for more enforcement for BC Transit's mandatory mask policy

COVID-19 outbreak at Burnaby Hospital: 55 patients and 44staff test positive after fire

Over 900 new cases, 28 schools with new exposures, mask enforcement

Switch to a "Green Zone" strategy for taming COVID-19

BC Shatters single-day record for new COVID-19 infections by almost one-third

BC's top doctor says next two weeks are crucial in battle against COVID-19

BC confirms record high 941 new cases of COVID 19 and 10 more deaths

Burnaby Hospital stops takin most new admissions after 5 die and 55 test positive in COVID-19 outbreak

BC brings in new mask enforcement policy as province records 941 new cases

Confusion reigns over health orders says fitness club owner

48 new COVID-19 cases confirmed on Island over weekend

BC daily COVID-19 cases hits record 941 on Tuesday

Globe and Mail

US cuts softwood duties on most Canadian producers

Vancouver proposes property tax hike as COVID-19 digs revenue hole

CBC

Employee has heart attack after being spat on by customer refusing to wear a mask, hotel manager says

Dance, yoga, martial arts among latest activities suspended in BC under COVID-19 guidelines

Victoria ranked among top 5 small cities in the world by British magazine

Anti mask hostility forces Nelson grocery store to hire security guard in 1st time in 45 years

Care home providers add to growing appeal for rapid COVID-19 tests for workers

Vancouver proposes tax hike as COVID-19 digs a $100M revenue hole

100 UBC students accused of cheating on math midterm

Special prosecutor  closes investigation into BC polygamist community

BC teachers' union appeals directly to parents to 'support culture of mask wearing'

False claims, misleading images promote 'eco resort' crowdfunding campaign that's raised over $60K

Vancouver Sun

BC government accused of aiding US billionaire in Douglas Ranch conflict

Surrey councillor gets death threat through a social media message

Good soldier Shirley agrees to lead Liberals, but only for the interim

US duty review maintains punishment of BC lumber producers

Pandemic helps put Vancouver Island paper workers back to work

Victoria Times-Colonist

COVID restrictions create uncertainty, confusion for Victoria bars and restaurants

Province pans calls for rapid testing of staff at care homes

BCHL delays start of regular season to December 8 amid COVID precautions

Canada's public health efforts have been inadequate

Victoria News

BC Liberal leadership contest will wait for election post-mortem

Accent Inns, Hotel Zed CEO earns prestigious award

Refuse to follow BC's mask mandate? Face a $230 fine

Global BC

BC elementary school goes into lockdown after unknown man walks into a classroom

BC SPCA warns against at-home neutering after 'horrific' incident

For Canadians living abroad,  COVID-19 Christmas means difficult decisions

BC Teachers' Federation asks parents to encourage their kids to wear masks in schools

Canadian military says 'no concerns' raised by troops working with Australians in Afghanistan

Georgia Straight

East Vancouver elementary school goes into lockdown after unknown man enters classroom

The Tyee

Ottawa fails on climate legislation. Again

Vancouver's Rental Incentive partnerships are needed. And working

Bringing life back to the Downtown Eastside's Empty Storefronts

Angela Sterritt and the Fight to tell Indigenous stories right

Vancouver Courier

Concord Pacific doubles down in Surrey downtown core

Dead man's sperm off limits: court

Miscellaneous

How this baby otter is helping keep Vancouver Aquarium afloat